Senior M&A Associate

AMCS Group; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SaaS specialist in the UK seeks a Senior M&A Associate to lead their acquisition strategy. In this pivotal role, you will manage end-to-end deal execution, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and conduct market research. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of M&A experience, particularly within technology sectors, and excels in financial modeling. Join a high-growth environment offering hands-on experience and a dynamic work culture.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years’ experience in M&A or corporate finance.
• Experience with successful M&A transactions in technology or SaaS.
• Advanced financial modeling skills and proficiency in financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end deal execution, including due diligence and valuation.
• Manage cross-functional teams and align project timelines.
• Evaluate and prioritize new M&A opportunities.

Skills

Financial modeling and valuation

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial judgment

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Sustainability that means business

Who We Are

Sustainability software specialist, AMCS, is headquartered in Ireland, with offices in Europe, the USA, and Australasia. With over 1,300 highly-skilled employees across 22 countries, we specialize in delivering technology solutions to facilitate a carbon neutral future.

What We Do

Our innovative SaaS solutions increase efficiency and boost sustainability in resource-intensive industries. Over 5,000 customers across 23 countries already benefit from our Performance Sustainability software, ensuring we deliver practical solutions for improved profitability and environmental resilience across the globe.

Our people

AMCS offers team members more than just a job, but an opportunity to map out a career with a company that is growing, evolving and setting out new ways of working that are having a positive impact on the world around us. AMCS was established in Ireland and holds onto those local roots and ‘start‑up’ mentality with a culture of connection. Connection to our work, our customers, our colleagues and our community that creates a working environment that fosters openness, collaboration and creativity.

About The Role

We are seeking an accomplished Senior M&A Associate to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Development, this individual will play a pivotal role in leading the execution of our ambitious acquisition strategy. The role is ideal for someone with significant experience in corporate finance, consulting, or accountancy, who is ready to take ownership of complex M&A transactions and contribute strategically within a high‑growth SaaS environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end deal execution, including due diligence, financial analysis, valuation, and project management.
• Oversee and coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and timely delivery of key milestones across internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Originate, evaluate, and prioritize new M&A opportunities, maintaining a robust and dynamic deal pipeline.
• Conduct in-depth market and target research, including industry mapping, competitor benchmarking, and commercial analysis.
• Build and maintain relationships with investment banks, legal advisors, consultants, and other external parties.
• Prepare and present investment cases, board materials, and recommendations for executive decision‑making.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Contribute to post‑merger integration planning and execution as required.

Requirements

• 5–7 years’ experience in M&A or corporate finance, ideally within investment banks, boutique advisory firms, or Big 4 corporate finance teams (EY, PwC, Deloitte, KPMG).
• Demonstrated track record of leading or playing a key role in successful M&A transactions, preferably in the technology or SaaS sector.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills, with deep expertise in interpreting and analyzing financial statements.
• Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for C‑suite and board-level audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial databases and CRM tools is a plus.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial judgment and the ability to assess and articulate the value and risks of potential opportunities.
• Experience in post‑merger integration or value creation initiatives.
• High energy, self‑motivated, and proactive, with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Experience mentoring or managing junior team members.

Location & Working Style

• Remote‑based role, with flexibility to travel to Limerick as required.

Why Join Us

This is a rare opportunity to join a high‑growth SaaS business with a proven track record of successful acquisitions over more than a decade. With the backing of EQT and a clear mandate to continue pursuing ambitious M&A opportunities, you will gain hands‑on experience across the full deal lifecycle and have a direct impact on the company’s growth trajectory in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.